Senior Manager, Client Solutions & Planning - dentsu X US

dentsu•New York, NY

2d•$82,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Dentsu X is seeking a Senior Manager of Planning with integrated media expertise and experience across traditional and digital media to help maintain and grow a large integrated media business. The role is hands-on and involved in the day-to-day work of a newly expanded account, serving as a key team member and client point person. The Senior Manager will translate communications strategies into media plans and lead their development and implementation. In partnership with senior leadership, the role contributes to setting the strategic direction for the account or assigned division and manages client relationships. The position also contributes to agency development and growth through activities such as training and new business pitches. This position is based in New York and follows a hybrid working model. Employees living within commuting distance of a Dentsu headquarters or hub office may be required to work in person two to three days per week, including a Team Day. Employees who do not live near an office may be designated remote depending on the role and business needs, and all employees may need to attend an office occasionally. The role is permanent and full time. The annual salary range is $82,000–$110,000, with placement depending on relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other legally permitted factors.

Requirements

At least 4.5 years of communications or media planning experience.
Experience in traditional marketing and current knowledge of trends and innovations in traditional media.
Experience in digital marketing or media and current knowledge of trends and innovations in digital media.
Proven leadership skills and management experience.
Working knowledge of insights tools such as MRI and Simmons, and competitive tools such as Nielsen Ad Intel and/or Kantar Strategy.
Experience with media tools and buying platforms such as DDS, Media Ocean, and Spot Toolkit.
Solid understanding of DFA and other digital media-related tools, including comScore, eMarketer, and Forrester.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on an alcohol or spirits client.

Responsibilities

Ensure media plan output is timely, accurate, and of high quality.
Participate in and help lead strategic media planning and execution; advise and support direct reports and junior staff.
Use syndicated, proprietary, and analyst data to guide clients’ marketing goals and develop strategic recommendations.
Work with activation department leads to establish appropriate processes and timelines for effective execution.
Understand and adopt techniques and technologies relevant to clients’ media strategies.
Provide insight on existing and emerging media opportunities, including awareness of available media services vendors.
Build and maintain trusting, collaborative relationships with clients at appropriate levels.
Represent the client’s perspective when developing or reviewing work, giving team feedback, and presenting to clients.
Manage effectively both upward and downward through the reporting structure.
Share industry information on media, markets, and related dynamics.
Train, motivate, and develop the media planning group.
Prepare and deliver accurate, honest, and timely performance management documents.
Contribute to agency development and growth, including training and new business pitches.
Help set the strategic tone for the account or assigned division in partnership with senior leadership.
Manage client relationships.